what happened?

[dan-h]

tonight between seaham and ryhope beach with the coast guards and sea king helicopter, guessing someone got trapped on the beach or something, would be nice to know what happened and if everyone involved is alright...

cheers,

dan

[5150]

family with a little kid and a couple of dogs caught by the tide apparantly, all rescued according to the beeb news this morning.

[blackrat]

Stopped at the scene on my way back from Flatheeds and Codonly and offered asistance, but again, the Coast Guard Rescue service had it in hand.
Family with 11mth old bairn out for walk on beach between Seaham and Ryhope Dene on a Big Tide..!!! but dont suppose that they knew..All airlifted to safety, as rescue from sea to dangerous due to Swell.
Credit where Credit Due. Well Dun Lads....

[anndy]

Family airlifted as tide comes in
A family of three and their two dogs had to be airlifted to safety after being cut off by the rising tide at the bottom of cliffs in County Durham.

The couple, and their eleven-month-old baby became stranded against the cliff face while walking in Seaham on Sunday.

Both Sunderland lifeboats were launched but high waves meant they could not reach the family and an RAF helicopter had to be called out from Prestwick.

The walkers and their pets were eventually airlifted to safety.